carpenter

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Calgary is seeking a construction professional to prepare estimates, read blueprints, and construct various structures. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience in construction. The role requires hands-on skills in reading blueprints and working with materials. This position needs to be performed on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings is essential.
• Experience in working with wood and related materials is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join various materials.
• Build structures and install various components.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Material measurement

Construction skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments